
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T40 MLFMOT history
T40 MLF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 279,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 279,549 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 22 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 10,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 MLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 MLF was last recorded at 279,549 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 279,548 miles · 14 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 279,549 miles
- 2024 – 270,073 miles
- 2023 – 261,160 miles
- 2022 – 250,326 miles
- 2021 – 244,515 miles
- 2020 – 244,349 miles
- 2019 – 235,084 miles
- 2018 – 217,748 miles
- 2017 – 213,608 miles
- 2016 – 208,723 miles
- 2015 – 203,757 miles
- 2014 – 186,227 miles
- 2013 – 168,967 miles
- 2012 – 161,544 miles
- 2011 – 151,877 miles
- 2010 – 139,134 miles
- 2009 – 123,601 miles
- 2008 – 110,359 miles
- 2007 – 96,520 miles
- 2006 – 81,745 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,549 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 279,549 miles
- Test number
- 100364221490
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail279,548 miles (+9,475)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,548 miles
- Test number
- 721818470006
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass270,073 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 270,073 miles
- Test number
- 886698613607
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arm attachment bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail270,070 miles (+8,910)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,070 miles
- Test number
- 540464311970
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE/ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arm attachment bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass261,160 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 261,160 miles
- Test number
- 663523284087
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail261,158 miles (+10,832)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,158 miles
- Test number
- 460658410598
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass250,326 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 250,326 miles
- Test number
- 453322367157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass244,515 miles (+166)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 244,515 miles
- Test number
- 920266785960
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass244,349 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 244,349 miles
- Test number
- 940342437781
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail244,347 miles (+9,263)9 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,347 miles
- Test number
- 361712923259
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass235,084 miles (+393)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 235,084 miles
- Test number
- 825266867068
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOriginal test carried out by M.G.Meader
Fail234,691 miles (+16,943)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,691 miles
- Test number
- 843425805995
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested NO DIP,+ HEADLIGHT OBVIOUSLY INCORRECTLEY POSITIONED/FITTED (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,748 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 217,748 miles
- Test number
- 485005595951
- AdvisoryBlow from back box
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail217,745 miles (+4,137)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,745 miles
- Test number
- 508093565018
- MajorEmissions not tested Not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBlow from back box
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass213,608 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 213,608 miles
- Test number
- 672760543145
- AdvisoryAll brakes in a poor condition
Fail213,525 miles (+4,802)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,525 miles
- Test number
- 933038769992
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brakes in a poor condition
Pass208,723 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 208,723 miles
- Test number
- 123455708720
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail208,723 miles (+4,966)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,723 miles
- Test number
- 476745501904
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass203,757 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 203,757 miles
- Test number
- 310710147530
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail203,756 miles (+9,844)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,756 miles
- Test number
- 608117537617
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass193,912 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 193,912 miles
- Test number
- 298025485036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail193,911 miles (+7,684)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,911 miles
- Test number
- 736468575041
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass186,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 186,227 miles
- Test number
- 486970804361
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fail186,227 miles (+4,511)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,227 miles
- Test number
- 785760104336
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass181,716 miles (+12,749)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 181,716 miles
- Test number
- 855862314149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,967 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 168,967 miles
- Test number
- 169872973107
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail168,967 miles (+7,423)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,967 miles
- Test number
- 205848163498
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass161,544 miles (+9,667)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 161,544 miles
- Test number
- 587681792030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,877 miles (+12,743)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 151,877 miles
- Test number
- 527634091085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,134 miles (+15,533)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 139,134 miles
- Test number
- 660456090077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,601 miles (+13,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 123,601 miles
- Test number
- 824055089067
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass110,359 miles (+13,839)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 110,359 miles
- Test number
- 541626998042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,520 miles (+14,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 96,520 miles
- Test number
- 321482187039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 81,745 miles
- Test number
- 760486596087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 MLF
- Does T40 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MLF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 MLF?
- The MOT on T40 MLF is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 MLF done?
- T40 MLF was recorded at 279,549 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 10,081 miles a year.
- Has T40 MLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 MLF has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 MLF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T40 MLF find?
- T40 MLF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.
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